Paralegal

Our client, a large firm with 11 national locations, offers their professional staff the opportunity to take their careers as far as they can envision. Our client is seeking a Paralegal for the Construction Practice group of the Tampa office. Under the direction and supervision of attorneys, paralegals are expected to provide advanced, complex assistance in support of client case teams. The ideal candidate will have defense litigation experience.

Qualified candidates must be proactive, flexible, have excellent organizational and communication skills, proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Experience with an electronic document management systems is required; iManage experience is a plus. The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks based on business needs is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain client document management databases, including managing document production processes
• Ability to draft routine legal documents for review and use by attorneys, including compiling and preparing draft discovery responses.
• Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze documents, responses and records produced by opposing counsel
• Coordinate and handle requests between multiple parties involved
• Experience with time entry and client billing
• Proficiency with document review databases and platforms (Relativity and CaseMap preferred)
• Trial and deposition preparation
• Bluebook citation
• Experience required in Westlaw research
• Proficiency in electronic filing in state and federal courts
• Trial attendance preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Paralegal with defense litigation experience - any exposure to construction litigation or construction defect a plus
• Experience in trial preparation is required.
• Ability to work onsite with overtime as needed

Benefits:

Generous PTO, yearly bonuses and raises, 401k, paid parking and more!